Description

Uraxe 250 MG Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat a variety of conditions like Lyme disease and infections of the ears, lungs, and urinary tract caused by bacteria. It is recommended to use an oral suspension to avoid a bitter taste or if you cannot swallow tablets. This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known allergy to penicillins and cephalosporins.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Uraxe 250 MG Tablet

Diarrheasevere

Chillssevere

Headachesevere

Itching of vagina or genital areasevere

Chest painsevere

Difficult or painful urinationsevere

Shortness of breathsevere

Change in taste

Abdominal painrare

Acid or sour stomachrare

SEVERE

Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.

RARE

Observed in a small fraction of population.

This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

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Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Uraxe 250 MG Tablet

Onset of action

The peak effect of Cefuroxime (the main constituent of Uraxe 250 MG Tablet) can be observed within 2 to 3 hours after the oral dose, 15 to 60 minutes after an intramuscular dose, and 2 to 3 minutes after an intravenous dose.

Duration of effect

This effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of approximately 4 to 8 hours.

Safe with alcohol?

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendency has been reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. If the medicine is used, close monitoring of the infant for any undesired effects is necessary.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Uraxe 250 MG Tablet

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Uraxe 250 MG Tablet, and hence can be used as its substitute.

What is it prescribed for?

Uses of Uraxe 250 MG Tablet

Pharyngitis/Tonsilitis

Uraxe 250 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of Tonsilitis/Pharyngitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae.

Acute Bacterial Otitis Media

Uraxe 250 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of Otitis Media, which is an inflammation of the middle ear, caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Sinusitis

Uraxe 250 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of sinusitis, a condition in which the cavities around nasal passages become inflamed and swollen, caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae.

Bronchitis

Uraxe 250 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of bronchitis, an inflammation of the lungs caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus Influenzae, and some Mycoplasma pneumoniae.

Skin and Structure Infection

Uraxe 250 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of Skin and Structure infection like cellulitis, wound infection, and cutaneous abscess caused by Streptococcus pyogenes and Staphylococcus aureus.

Cystitis

Uraxe 250 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of cystitis which is a bladder infection caused by E.coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococci, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.

Pyelonephritis

Uraxe 250 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of Pyelonephritis which is a type of kidney infection caused by E.coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococci, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.

Lyme disease

Uraxe 250 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of Lyme disease which is a bacterial infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi.

Gonococcal Infection

Uraxe 250 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of gonococcal infection which is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Uraxe 250 MG Tablet

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use if the patient has a known allergy to Uraxe 250 MG Tablet or any other Beta-lactam antibiotics like penicillins and cephalosporins.

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Dosage

Missed Dose

The missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is already the time for your next scheduled dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

- Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

- Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

Colitis

moderate

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of gastrointestinal diseases due to an increase in the risk of colitis. Report any incidence of severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, and blood in the stools after taking Uraxe 250 MG Tablet to the doctor on priority. Drink an adequate amount of water to prevent dehydration.

Liver Disease

moderate

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of liver diseases or a family history of liver diseases. Regular liver function tests are to be performed while using this medicine. Report any undesired effects to the doctor on priority.

Seizure disorders

moderate

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of seizure disorder or a family history of seizures. Appropriate dose adjustments are to be made if you have a kidney disease. Discontinue the medicine if the patient suffers from a seizure due to Uraxe 250 MG Tablet. Start with appropriate antiseizure medicine if it is clinically indicated.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Ferricyanide test

moderate

Inform the doctor if you are advised to have this test when you are on Uraxe 250 MG Tablet. This medicine may result in false-negative results for this test. Alternative tests should be used for testing blood glucose when you are using Uraxe 250 MG Tablet.

This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take Uraxe 250 MG Tablet with or without food. Do not take in larger amounts than advised. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Do not stop taking Uraxe 250 MG Tablet before completion of the course.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

- This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

- This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. If the medicine is used, close monitoring of the infant for any undesired effects is necessary.

General warnings

Allergy

- This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known allergy to Uraxe 250 MG Tablet or other Beta-lactam antibiotics like penicillins and cephalosporins. Seek immediate medical attention if the patient experiences any allergic symptoms like rash, itching, nausea or vomiting, swelling of the lips, hands, and feet.

Clostridium difficile-associated Diarrhea

- Antibiotic therapy will cause an imbalance in the normal microbial flora of the large intestine, which may promote the growth of a bacteria called Clostridium difficile and you may experience severe diarrhea as a result. Report any such incidence to the doctor on priority and avoid usage of Uraxe 250 MG Tablet in such cases.

Impaired kidney function

- This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a preexisting kidney disease. Appropriate dose adjustments are to be made based on CrCl or eGFR.

Drug-resistance

- Usage of Uraxe 250 MG Tablet without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing the benefits and even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of development of bacteria that are drug resistant.

Age less than 3 months

- Use of Uraxe 250 MG Tablet is not recommended for infants less than 3 months of age.

Other details

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

Uraxe 250 MG Tablet works by interfering with the bacterial cell wall formation.

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